Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
A sweet and savory dish made with chicken breasts, ideal for busy weeks or cozy family dinners, cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk together until well blended.
Cooking
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and set aside. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth and pour into the remaining sauce in the slow cooker, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker, coating it with the thickened sauce, and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
Serving
- Serve the honey garlic chicken over cooked rice or noodles.
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Notes
For added flavor, consider including fresh ginger. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator or frozen for 2 to 3 months.